Inaugural program was held on 28^th December, 2017 at Lecture Hall 1, MCODS, Attavar. The Chief Guest for the program was Dr. Dilip G Naik, Dean, MCODS, Mangalore. The program was also attended by Heads of the Departments, faculty members of MCODS and participants of the workshop. Dr. Rajesh G, Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, MCODS, Mangalore welcomed all the participants for the event. Dr. Dilip G Naik highlighted the changing demands of dental practice in modern times. He also highlighted the importance of collating data on oral health in Dakshina Kannada region. Dr. Ashwini Rao, Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, MCODS, Mangalore introduced the esteemed guest speakers for the symposium. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Mithun Pai, Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, MCODS, Mangalore.?

Inaugural program was held on 28^th December, 2017 at Lecture Hall 1, MCODS, Attavar. The Chief Guest for the program was Dr. Dilip G Naik, Dean, MCODS, Mangalore. The program was also attended by Heads of the Departments, faculty members of MCODS and participants of the workshop. Dr. Rajesh G, Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, MCODS, Mangalore welcomed all the participants for the event. Dr. Dilip G Naik highlighted the changing demands of dental practice in modern times. He also highlighted the importance of collating data on oral health in Dakshina Kannada region. Dr. Ashwini Rao, Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, MCODS, Mangalore introduced the esteemed guest speakers for the symposium. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Mithun Pai, Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, MCODS, Mangalore.?

The resource persons for the program were Dr. Amit Chattopadhyay, Adjunct Professor of Oral Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; Dr. Santosh Tadakamadala, 365体育投注 fellow, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith university, Australia; and Dr. Rekha Shenoy, Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore. Dr. Amit highlighted various career options for dental professionals in the US. He compared and contrasted the earlier and current career opportunities in the US.?

The resource persons for the program were Dr. Amit Chattopadhyay, Adjunct Professor of Oral Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; Dr. Santosh Tadakamadala, 365体育投注 fellow, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith university, Australia; and Dr. Rekha Shenoy, Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore. Dr. Amit highlighted various career options for dental professionals in the US. He compared and contrasted the earlier and current career opportunities in the US.?

Dr. Santosh explained various courses in Australian dental schools and qualifying exams in Australia for dental professionals. Dr. Rekha outlined the career pathways in India such as academics, defense forces, and international agencies in India. A panel discussion with the guest speakers was also organized at the end of lectures, where queries of students were addressed by the esteemed speakers. The participants of the symposium provided good feedback and the program was well appreciated by one and all.?

Dr. Santosh explained various courses in Australian dental schools and qualifying exams in Australia for dental professionals. Dr. Rekha outlined the career pathways in India such as academics, defense forces, and international agencies in India. A panel discussion with the guest speakers was also organized at the end of lectures, where queries of students were addressed by the esteemed speakers. The participants of the symposium provided good feedback and the program was well appreciated by one and all.?